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Racial Bias in Autism
https://www.newsweek.com/dual-approach-autism-opinion-1818062
A Complex Discord of Autism and ADHD
Autism and ADHD, a complex discord.
In one mind-body how do both strike a chord?
Autism seeks a world slow, steady and same.
Routine's embrace, stability it claims.
ADHD bored by routine, seeks a rapid pace.
Mind, chasing change, an endless race.
Risk averse autism craves the comfort of the known.
Risk taker ADHD, seeker of the unexplored zone.
Autism insists on the same tasks - present, future, past.
Autism attention zooms inward- seeking comfort within.
ADHD attention flits externally - from thing to thing to thing.
In one mind-body, a battlefield unseen.
Autism's order, ADHD's ever-changing scene.
How can these opposites coexist?
Prefrontal Cortex, all in a twist?
Constant tug of war in this mind-body.
An unanswered quandary, how do I find clarity?
Spoon Theory and Autism
Spoon Theory: Spoon theory is a conceptual framework that uses "spoons" as units to represent finite daily energy reserves in individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses. In autism, it underscores the significant energy demands associated with sensory processing challenges and social interactions, which can lead to rapid energy depletion.[Read on at..
PlainSpeak: Spoon theory is a way to explain the limited energy people with disabilities or chronic illnesses have, using "spoons" as a metaphor for energy. For autistic people, it highlights how everyday activities and sensory experiences can quickly deplete their energy, helping others understand the need for empathy and support.